Ancient Aztec Cacahuatl Food

ANCIENT AZTEC CACAHUATL

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Make and share this Ancient Aztec Cacahuatl recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 cups half-and-half
1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise
8 ounces mexican chocolate, chopped (Abuelita)
1/2 cup natural cocoa powder
1 -2 tablespoon pure dried ancho chile powder (to taste)
3 tablespoons honey (to taste)
whipped cream, for garnish
1 -2 tablespoon slivered unsalted roasted almonds, for garnish

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine half-and-half and vanilla bean; heat until mixture comes to a simmer.
Decrease heat to low; add in chocolate and cocoa powder; whisk to combine.
Simmer 5-10 minutes, or until mixture coats the back of a spoon (watch closely so that is does no boil over).
Add in the chile powder, a little at a time, to taste; stir in the honey and blend; discard the vanilla bean.
Pour hot chocolate into 8 small cups; top with the whipped cream and slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 73.8, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 26.6, Protein 6.9

XOCOLATL (AZTEC CHOCOLATE)

Xocolatl (Aztec Chocolate) image

This bitter, spicy Aztec drink is what modern 'Hot Chocolate' is based from. For a more authentic version the way the Aztecs enjoyed, chill the Xocolatl before drinking.

Provided by Antipex

Categories Drinks Recipes Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
1 green chile pepper, sliced
4 cups water
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Bring 1 1/2 cup water to a boil in a pot; add the chili pepper, seeds included, to the boiling water and cook at a boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain the chili pepper and seeds from the water; return the water to the pot. Add 4 cups water to the chili pepper-infused water, reduce heat to medium-low, and bring to a slow boil. Stir the cocoa powder and vanilla extract into the boiling water; cook and stir until the powder dissolves completely, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 23.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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